Description
Juicy grilled chicken breasts smothered in tangy salsa verde and topped with melty pepper jack cheese. This quick dinner bursts with bold flavors and makes weeknight cooking feel exciting.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup salsa verde
4 slices pepper jack cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and coat evenly.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In the last minute of grilling, spoon salsa verde over each piece of chicken.
- Top with pepper jack cheese slices, close grill lid, and cook until melted (1–2 minutes).
- Remove from grill, rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner